City officials said earlier this week that despite the appearance of the water, it is safe to drink and meets state and federal health and safety standards. Crews were flushing the water lines and looking into what caused the problem.

Although the water is safe, the city advised residents against using their washing machines and dishwashers to avoid the possibility of staining. As a remedy, the city offered Red-B-Gone to residents who call 601-960-2723. But it may be too late for at least one Jackson resident.

"I went and spent $60 or $80 on new undershirts, socks and stuff for work and they got ruined in the first month and a half," Dean said. "It's very aggravating."

Dean's hot tub is also filled with brownish water, which led him to immediately call the city of Jackson.

"They need to update the water system -- that's what they need to do," said Dean, who also experiences water pressure problems. "I've had plumbers out to make sure there's nothing wrong underneath the house. It's on (the city's) side. They can't figure out what it is."

Dean said city workers came out earlier this week to fix a nearby fire hydrant, but it didn't help his water.

Dean replaced all the filters for the hot tub as well as the filters he uses for his drinking water.

"I would never put that (water) anywhere near me. I don't even want to take a shower," Dean said. "I went to my parents' house in Madison to take a shower."

City officials said crews are flushing the water lines and looking into what caused the problem.